Alleghany Road over Silver Creek
FairChautauqua County, New York · 0.9 MI SE of Smith Mills · Structure no. 000000003324770
- Built
- 1989
- 36 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 36 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 324
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Alleghany Road over Silver Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Alleghany Road over Silver Creek in Chautauqua County, New York. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 years old, younger than the New York average of 53 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 324 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 454 by 2040. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Alleghany Road over Silver Creek built?
It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.
What condition is Alleghany Road over Silver Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.
How much traffic does Alleghany Road over Silver Creek carry?
About 324 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Alleghany Road over Silver Creek?
The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns Alleghany Road over Silver Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.